On August 8, 2020, the president signed several executive memoranda and an order addressing the continued economic havoc of the COVID-19 pandemic, two of which are of direct interest to employers.
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As infection rates continue to increase nationally, lawmakers in several U.S. states have adopted laws that limit liability for employers and others from claims relating to COVID-19 exposure.
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Immigration Update During Pandemic: Visa Sanctions, Extensions of Nonimmigrant Status, and Visa Premium Processing
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is currently going through Congress, the information below comes from the version passed by the Senate. It has not yet been voted on by the House of Representatives. Discussions are still ongoing.
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On March 26, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released additional FAQs that further explain employer and employee rights and responsibilities under the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
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On March 24, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor released an initial set of questions and answers (Q&As) concerning the recently enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The Q&As focus on the law’s provisions relating to new emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) and emergency paid Family and Medical Leave Act benefits (FMLA+)
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